Tonkin names DHS as U.S. distributor

DHS Diecast Collectables will now distribute Tonkin Replicas’ full line in the United States.

DHS announced the deal with Tonkin on Aug. 1. The distribution agreement includes the new series of Cat construction models, which will arrive in the fall, according to a press release.

“We are sure that Chuck Sword and his team will do a great job meeting our customer service standards,” said Luc Lebel, regional sales director for Tonkin, in the release. “DHS will distribute the Tonkin Replicas products throughout the USA to hobby retailers.”

Tonkin obtained the Cat licensing earlier this year. The company plans to build and release 10¬–13 Cat construction models in 2013 and even more in the following years.